Office Administrator

OFFICE ADMINISTRATOR

Salary: NJC Scale 3 points 5 to 6 (£25,583 to £25,989 per annum FTE – pay award pending). Actual salary £15,211.51 per annum on point

Contract: Permanent, 26 hours per week – Monday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday 08.30 to 15.30 with a 30 minute unpaid break. Term time plus 2 training days in September and October (38.4 weeks per yea

Start date: As soon as possible

Place of work: Gamlingay Village Primary, Gamlingay, Bedfordshire

Are you highly organised, welcoming and passionate about making a difference?

Do you enjoy working with people and take pride in creating a positive first impression? Are you an excellent communicator who thrives in a busy environment and enjoys being at the heart of a school community? If so, we would love to hear from you.

We are seeking a School Administrator to join our friendly and dedicated team. This is an exciting opportunity to play a vital role within our school office, supporting the smooth day-to-day running of the school and helping to ensure that every child, family and visitor receives a warm and professional experience.

About Our School

Our children are fabulous, full of potential and at the heart of everything we do. We are a school on a rapid improvement journey, united by our core values:

Respect Aspire Grow

These values underpin every aspect of school life. We are committed to creating a welcoming, ambitious and supportive environment where children, families and staff can thrive.

The Role

As our School Administrator, you will:

• Be a welcoming and professional first point of contact for pupils, families, visitors and staff
• Support the smooth and efficient running of the school office
• Manage a range of administrative duties including records, correspondence and communications
• Provide excellent customer service to families and visitors
• Support attendance processes and maintain accurate school records
• Assist with school events, visits and wider administrative functions
• Work collaboratively with colleagues across the school to support pupils and families
• Ensure confidentiality and professionalism in all aspects of your work
• Promote our values of Respect, Aspire and Grow through your daily interactions

We’re Looking For Someone Who:

• Is positive, friendly and approachable
• Has excellent organisational and administrative skills
• Communicates effectively with children, families, staff and visitors
• Is calm and professional when working in a busy environment
• Has strong attention to detail and can manage competing priorities
• Enjoys working as part of a team and supporting others
• Is committed to providing exceptional customer service
• Has a proactive and solution-focused approach
• Shares our ambition for every child to succeed

Why Join Us?

• A welcoming and supportive staff team
• Wonderful children and families
• Strong leadership and a clear vision for continued improvement
• Opportunities for professional development and growth
• A varied and rewarding role at the heart of our school community
• The chance to make a meaningful contribution every day

If you are enthusiastic, organised and committed to making a positive difference, we would be delighted to receive your application.

For further details on the school please visit our website Welcome to Gamlingay Village Primary – Gamlingay Village Primary